Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 S

Summary

Mercedes-Benz introduced the A45 S 4Matic+ in India on 19 November 2021. It comes with the world's most powerful 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine. With the launch of this high-performance A45 S, the carmaker's AMG lineup now comprises 13 vehicles in the country.

Exterior

Thanks to the AMG kit and overhauled body panels, this AMG A45 S stands out in the crowd. Unlike the regular A-Class hatchback, the A45 S gets a new bonnet, a wider Pan-Americana style grille, a new bumper with large air inlets, bulged wheel arches to accommodate bigger 19-inch wheels, quad exhaust tips, rear diffuser and a spoiler. Apart from that, it gets multi-beam LED headlights, AMG suspension, AMG performance package and suchlike.

Interior

The familiar interior of the A45 S 4Matic+ features a few AMG elements such as steering wheel, sports seats, AMG performance menu in the MBUX displays and AMG-specific decorative stitching. Meanwhile, the cockpit comes upholstered in a combination of Artico artificial leather and Dinamica microfibre. In addition, there are two 10.25-inch displays and a 12-speaker, 590-watt Burmester sound system.

Engine and transmission

The 1,991cc, inline, four-cylinder, twin-scroll turbo petrol motor is the crux of this most powerful hatchback in the world. It is capable of generating 416bhp and 500Nm of torque. Mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission, the A45 S can go from 0 to 100kmph in just 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 270kmph.